Adjustable cable systems device

Abstract

An adjustable cable system enables an exerciser to selectably choose handle positioning for overhead handle engagement. An adjustable framework generally stands upwardly, but generally not vertically, away from a base and seat that supports an exerciser. The framework extends out partially over the exerciser and has generally two angled supports which angle toward each other. Selectable handle systems are selectably engageable and lockable along the length of each angled upright or portion thereof enabling positioning of the handles for easy engagement by the exerciser. By providing the adjustable cable system, the handles are more readily and conveniently available to the exerciser and may enable greater focus, attention, and/or development of exercise on certain muscles or muscle groups.

1 . An exercise device comprising the combination of a seat for accommodating a seated user, a support structure operatively associated with said seat and including two spaced apart, angled and forwardly inclined, with respect to said seat, upright supports, said supports being further apart at their bottom than their top with each of said angled upright supports having an operatively connected hand grippable handle member coupled to an adjustable weight load, each of said hand grippable handle members being adjustable along a length of said angled, forwardly inclined upright supports.  
   
   
       2 . The exercise device of  claim 1  further comprising said upright supports being generally coplanar and disposed at an angle with one another in the range of approximately ten degrees to forty degrees (10°-40°).  
   
   
       3 . The exercise device of  claim 2  further comprising said upright supports being generally disposed at an angle with one another of approximately twenty-three degrees (23°).  
   
   
       4 . The exercise device of  claim 1  further comprising said upright supports being forwardly inclined at an angle in the range of approximately forty-five to eighty degrees (45°-80°).  
   
   
       5 . The exercise device of  claim 4  further comprising said upright supports being forwardly inclined at an angle of approximately sixty-eight degrees (68°).  
   
   
       6 . The exercise device of  claim 1  further comprising said upright supports being selectably pivotable with respect to a base.  
   
   
       7 . The exercise device as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein said seat has a pivoting leg-engaging mechanism coupled to said adjustable weight load.  
   
   
       8 . The exercise device as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein said support structure includes a central post coupled to said seat and supporting and retaining an upper end of said upright supports.  
   
   
       9 . The exercise device as set forth in  claim 1  further comprising an abdominal exercise system operatively coupled to said adjustable weight load.  
   
   
       10 . The exercise device as set forth in  claim 9  wherein said abdominal exercise system is a handled neck cowling.  
   
   
       11 . An exercise device comprising the combination of a seat for accommodating a seated user having a pivoting leg-engaging mechanism and an abdominal exercise system operatively coupled an adjustable weight load, a support structure operatively associated with said seat and including two spaced apart, angled and forwardly inclined, with respect to said seat, upright supports, said supports being further apart at their bottom than their top, said upright supports being generally coplanar and disposed at an angle with one another in the range of approximately ten degrees to forty degrees (10°-40°), said upright supports being forwardly inclined at an angle in the range of approximately forty-five to eighty degrees (45°-80°) with respect to a base or similar horizontal, a central post coupled to said seat supporting and retaining an upper end of said upright supports, each of said angled upright supports having an operatively connected hand grippable handle member coupled to said adjustable weight load, each of said hand grippable handle members being adjustable along a length of said angled, forwardly inclined upright supports.  
   
   
       12 . An exercise device as set forth in  claim 11  further comprising said upright supports being generally disposed at an angle with one another of approximately twenty-three degrees (23°).  
   
   
       13 . An exercise device as set forth in  claim 11  further comprising said upright supports being generally forwardly inclined at an angle of approximately sixty-eight degrees (68°).  
   
   
       14 . An exercise device as set forth in  claim 11  further comprising said upright supports being selectably pivotable with respect to said base.  
   
   
       15 . An exercise device as set forth in  claim 11  wherein said abdominal exercise system is a handled neck cowling.